2014 Subaru Outback Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Subaru Outback, 5% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On two occasions in the last six months my hood latch has released while driving on the highway at speeds of 65 to 70 MPH. The first occasion was on november 14, 2018 and the second occasion was today friday march 29, 2019. On both occasions, the safety latch held but the hood vibrated up and down until I was able to come to a complete stop and push down on the hood to re-engage the primary latch. On both occasions I was surrounded by numerous vehicles going the same speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192490, filed 2019-03, 40,600 miles“I was driving at about 65 miles/hour on highway 17 near apalachin, ny, when a deer jumped from the right side and hit the front of my car. Both front airbags deployed. Immediately, the gas released from the airbags completely fogged the windshield reducing visibility zero, so I could not see where I was going during the braking period. Fortunately, I only shifted to the other line and there were no other cars around. The gas deposit remained on the windshield and I had to use a cloth to clean it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255919, filed 2019-09, 54,000 miles“Hood latch is not holding at speeds above 45 MPH effective 1/20/2019. Over the past weeks it is popping up more frequently. So far safety latch appears to be holding but due to frequent pop ups, I have secured my hood with duct tape until I get to the dealer. In crossing a bridge on 02/09/19 in windy conditions, I became very concerned that the lifting of the hood would cause a safety issue until I could secure it. I have an appt on friday, 02/15,2019 but they indicate my VIN is not part of a safety recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11176156, filed 2019-02, 76,458 miles“I was pulling up to park behind a toyota prius on a road that was partially covered with snow & ice. The wheels on the right side of the vehicle were on snow & ice and the wheels on the driver's side of the car were on dry roadway. I was driving slowly to park when the car suddenly accelerated into the rear bumper of the toyota prius. The engine was racing wildly and my attempt to brake were ineffective. There was damage to the rear trunk & bumper of the prius and damage to the front of the Subaru. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692840, filed 2015-03, 13,725 miles“The issue that concerns me involves the initial hood release that is located inside the car along the left side (driver's side). Specifically, on numerous, random occasions the toe of my right foot released the hood as I am pivoting to exit the car. A few times, I have noticed the hood is slightly released and I shut it. However, more often, I didn't notice the hood up slightly and started off on my trip. For example in september/october we made a round trip from milford, ct to bradenton, fl. And recently repeated the trip from milford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680904, filed 2015-02, 850 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10131662Oct 5, 2017Front Door Panel? UPDATE 10/5 TO: Parts Managers/Service Managers FROM: Subaru of America, Inc. DEPARTMENT: Parts & Service DATE: 10/05/2017 Please disregard the message below…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 | 27 | 3% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 26 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 3% |
| 2015 | 33 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 7% |
| 2001 | 15 | 9% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru Outback
38 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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